VISION: To be a worshipping community in which all people are transformed through

the love of Jesus Christ.

MISSION: To speak and live in honor of Christ in our community and world.

We believe God wants to transin honor ofm our lives individually and collectively in
honor of His
purpose. In everything we do, we speak and live in honor of Christ.
The way we do that is simply to take Gods love and our God given gifts and talents

At First Christian Church

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - Tyler, Texas

www.fcctyler.org

October 21, 2015

Vol. 58

No. 22

Trunk R Treat is ON! The trunks,

the games, the fabulous prizesall
these things are shaping up. Weve
invited Mothers Day Out families
and are spreading the word through
The Pumpkin Patch. What we need
now is church-family participation -we need YOU! Trunk R Treat is ON! The trunks, the games, the fabulous
prizesall these things are shaping up. Weve invited Mothers Day Out families and are spreading the word through The Pumpkin Patch. What we need
now is church-family participation -- we need YOU!
Our event is Wednesday, October 28th. Actual trunking and games run
from 6:00-7:30 p.m., come-and-go for those attending. Well be setting up by
5:15 p.m. Drive into the childrens wing parking lot for a trunk space assignment. Enjoy a snack supper on the church as you get ready.
(continued on page 4)

From the Senior Minister...

Whether you want to see the ministries your family knows and
loves continue or want to shape the future of our church or Christianity in America and around the worldyour gift to God through
First Christian Church will make a difference.
2016 is just around the corner and our momentum continues to build. Again
this week, we welcomed new members. And, again this week, we welcomed new
guests to worship. Our prayer (wrapped in a huge renovation) is being answered
as people from our community are seeing our campus, hearing about our ministry,
and wondering what God is up to in this congregation.
Our Ministry Team and Committee leaders have submitted some of their ideas
for the coming year. And, as I preached back in August, I am ready to press on
with our ministry to Tyler and the world. I am ready to risk something for God
believing we will find God there in the midst of that risk (step of faith). Last
August, we were one of several hundred venues that hosted the Global Leadership Summit (GLS), an event that draws 260,000 people all around the world
via satellite. I have begun looking into what it would take for us to take GLS
(and all of its spiritual wisdom and leadership lessons) to Central America.
(continued on page 5)

DISCIPLES WOMANS MINISTRIES

NEWSLETTER, JULY, 2014 JUNE, 2015
Following is the final article in a series from Disciples Womens
Ministries.

BLESSING BOXES PROJECT is an over and above offering given

by individuals through DWM and sent to Disciples Mission Fund. Disciples
women use the offering boxes to add a coin whenever they recognize a blessing of their day. At the end of the fiscal year, the coins (converted into a check
or bills) are collected, dedicated and sent with our prayer to DMF.

GENERAL MEETING - JUNE 10, 2015

Adult Sunday School

NO SUNDAY
SCHOOL THIS
SUNDAY.
JOIN US IN
DISCIPLES HALL
FOR OUR
ALL-CHURCH
BRUNCH.

Lunch was provided in Disciples Hall. The ladies enjoyed the entertainment of Sandra Weakley, a talented
and inspirational humorist. She sang songs from the World War II period dressed as Rosie the Riveter. The
DWM members turned in their Blessing Boxes. During a brief meeting, the DWM leaders for 2015-16 were
recognized.

FCC'S DWM Circles

Join us for FCC's two circles open to all women of the church. Deborah Circle meets the first Monday
of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Seekers classroom. E Circle meets the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the
Seekers classroom.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CONGREGATION

Disciples Women volunteer to decorate for the Thanksgiving Banquet, help the Worship Ministry prepare
for Advent and Christmas, provide supper for Hospice nurses and caregivers, and honor our ministers with
treats during Minister Appreciation Month. Members help with opportunities for the service whenever they
are called upon. Cards, phone calls visits, casseroles, hugs and kind words and prayers to those in our
community who no longer are able to worship with us are important accomplishments of DWM's members.

BOOK REVIEW...
In our church library is a book that all members should read entitled Bonhoeffer-Pastor, Martyr, Prophet,
Spy. Written by Eric Metaxas in 2011, it was selected as book of the year by Evangelical Christian Publishers
Association and since has sold over one million copies in 19 languages. This book inspired Chris to deliver
several sermons on "grace" two years ago. In 2012 religious leaders of many faiths met with President Obama
and gave him a copy.
This is a biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor, before and during
World War II. Amazon.com calls it a "biography of uncommon power" and lists it
in the top 25 highlighted books of all time. I bought a copy at a used book store and
found that the previous owner had made notes on almost every page. I have since
bought another copy, plus a Kindle
WORSHIP FLOWERS
edition. I read about two books a week
AVAILABLE DATE:
and have done so since I was a kid.
OCTOBER 25TH
This is one of the best ever. It is in our
church library for check out or available
If you would like to provide flowers in
at Amazon for $9.99.
memory or honor of someone or something special, please call the church office
Wayne Aaron
(561-8138).
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Disciples Womens Ministry of First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ Coffee Project
Fall 2015
Give the Gift that Doubles and Triples!
Even if you are not a coffee drinker, there is something organic, fairly traded, and delicious waiting for you!
Disciples Coffee Project also offers organic and fairly traded chocolates and teas. There are hot chocolate drinks, both
traditional and spicy, plus dark and milk chocolate bars. In addition, there are both caffeinated and decaffeinated organic
teas.
Again this year DWM will create attractive baskets of fairly traded products for your gift-giving. You choose which
products to put in the basket and pay only for those items; the gift wrap is complimentary.
But most importantly, by purchasing products from The Disciples Coffee Project, you are helping to support the
hunger relief programs of Week of Compassion and The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Homeland Ministry,
small farmers around the globe, and the many projects of Disciples Womens Ministries here at FCC Tyler.
You can purchase products and order at the Happy Holidays Bazaar, or you may complete the order form and return it
to the church office by November 13th. Deliveries will be made by December 13th. Questions? Please contact Kaye
Kraus at ktkraus@suddenlink.net or 903-581-8308.

ORDER FORM
Following are the fair trade products that DWM is selling this fall. Proceeds from the sales benefit small farmers
around the world, Disciples Home Ministries, Week of Compassion and our local Disciples Womens Ministries.
Complete the ORDER FORM and return it to the Church Office or to Kaye Kraus by November 13, 2015. Deliveries
will be made by December 13, 2015.
NAME__________________________________________________ PHONE #: ____________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________

COFFEE
Item

Description

Size

Price/per # of Items

Organic Breakfast Blend

Medium/French Roast hints of chocolate brownie,

roasted nut and caramel.
Medium/Vienna Roast Find your moment of zen
with this smooth, creamy and balanced blend that has
hints of almond, malt and dark chocolate.

12 oz.
Pkg.
12 oz.
Pkg.

$11

Full City Roast - this coffee hints of fresh caramel,

chocolate and savory spice.
Full City Roast - This decaf has all the richness of
our Organic Breakfast Blend, a full-bodied coffee
with a sweet nutty and vanilla flavor.
Medium Roast - Candy-like sweetness with buttery
texture and a creamy finish.
Medium Roast - This aromatic blend is mild and
light with sweet hazelnut flavor.
Medium Roast - This aromatic blend is mild and
light with sweet hazelnut flavor.
French Roast - Enjoy the chocolaty richness and subtle smoky flavor of this best-selling blend
Medium and French Roast blend - A classic, balanced blend that's slightly sweet with a creamy
mouth feel

14 oz.
can
12oz.
Pkg.

$12

12 oz.
Pkg.
12 oz.
Pkg.
12 oz.
Pkg.
12 cups
per box
12 cups
per box

$12

Full City Roast - Enjoy this full-bodied decaffeinated

blend with a sweet, nutty and vanilla flavor.

12 cups
per box

$10

Organic
Mind, Body, Soul
Organic Proud Mama
Organic Decaf
Toffee Caramel
Hazelnut Crme
Hazelnut Crme Decaf
Single Serve Cups:
Organic French Roast
Single Serve Cups:
Organic Breakfast Blend
Single Serve Cups:
Organic Unwind Decaf

$11

$12

$12
$12
$10
$10

TEA
Items

Description

Size

Price/per

Organic English
Breakfast Tea

This malty, full-bodied cup is a blend of black

teas from Sri Lanka and India.

20 bags
per box

$5.00

Organic Earl Grey Tea

This tea bursts with the fragrant citrus notes of

bergamot.

20 bags
per box

$5.00

Organic Green Tea

A satisfying, delicate green tea with a social

conscience. Naturally caffeinated.

20 bags
per box

$5.00

Organic Mint Green Tea

Revive yourself with the cooling combination of

green tea and peppermint. Naturally caffeinated.

20 bags
per box

$5.00

Organic Peppermint

Restore yourself with the invigorating aroma

and flavor of peppermint. Cooling and sparkly.
Caffeine free.

20 bags
per box

$5.00

Organic Vanilla
Rooibos

Sweet, inviting vanilla accents this red bush tea

from South Africa. It's almost like dessert in a
cup. Caffeine free.

20 bags
per box

$5.00

# of Items

CHOCOLATE
Items

Description

Organic Dark Hot

Cocoa Mix
Organic Spicy Hot
Cocoa Mix

Get ready for a treat: this dark and indulgent hot

cocoa features real ground chocolate in the mix!
For centuries people have been mixing chocolate and spices in unique ways and this is our
take on a spicy hot recipe combining cocoa with
cinnamon and cayenne pepper for cocoa with a
kick!
Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds (55%
Cacao)
Organic Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch with
Sea Salt (55% Cacao)
Organic Ecuador Dark Chocolate (65% Cacao)

12 oz.

$7.50

12oz.

$7.50

3.5 oz

$4.00

3.5 oz

$4.00

3.5 oz

$4.00

Organic Milk Chocolate with a Hint of Hazelnut

(38% Cacao)
55% Cocoa; 4.5 grams each

3.5 oz

$4.00

150

$40.00

Organic Chocolate Bars:

Organic Dark Choc.

Minis display box

Totals:

Size

Number of items ordered _________________

Price/per

# of Items

Cost $________________

TRUNK R TREAT (continued from page 1)

CAN YOU PROVIDE A TRUNK? Were still saying yes! What we need is some decoration in a
theme, a simple game or activity at your trunk, and the first bag of candy to hand out. The church has 4-5
more trunk-in-a-bag kits you can use. Pick up in Disciples Hall. (And NOTE: The prize for best trunk
decoration is a free oil change at Billings Tire!)
CAN YOU RUN A GAME? We want you here, too! More hands make less work, much fun.
ARE YOU A YOUTH? We always have extra trunks that need manning, and candy to refill as the night
goes on. Can you help?
ARE YOU A CHILD, OR A CHILD AT HEART? Well, then, get out a costume and cmon!

For the first three yes answers, please make sure your name is on the sign-up sheet in Disciples Hall or give it directly
to me. Help us create a great example of a church gathering that celebrates both Fall and FAMILY in all forms and of
all ages! Rev. Ginger

LOOK WHATS COMING UP AT FCC

November 1st - All Saints Sunday. On that day we will be calling out the
names of all of our church family who have passed away in the previous
12 months. Please contact the church office to remind us of your loved
one/member.
Saturday, November 7th - Happy Holidays Bazaar, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
in the CLC. Lots of gift ideas for Christmas.
Wednesday, November 18th - Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 22nd - Thanksgiving Banquet
Saturday, December 5th - AAUW Holiday Tour
Friday, December 11th - Patti Pattersons ballet dance troop, On Stage
Dance Academy, will be performing portions of the Nutcracker at FCC
for Advent. If you are interested in being part of the crowd scenes
(non-dancing), please contact Patti (minipat69@gmail.com).
Friday & Saturday, December 18th & 19th - Living Nativity

From the Senior Minister (continued from page 1)

Happy Birthday!!
10/27 Nace Heard
Ricky Davis
Bruce Insalaco
10/28 Jameson Rapp
Dale Hedrick
10/30 Monty Nixon
Reba Smith
10/31 Randall Morris
11/1 Tom DeWitt
Jean Gulley
11/2 Lindsey Roberts
Matt Anderson
James Hardage
Janice Baber
Marjorie Mustard
11/5 Carolyn Brooks
11/6 April Moore
Glen Davis
Grace Cockrum
Margaret Rapp

Also in 2016, I look forward to our ministry and relationship with Ramey Elementary School to really take root with dozens of people in our congregation. Finally,
how do we measure the value of our Christian Education ministry (Sunday School)?
Happy Anniversary!!
Each class seems to be experiencing numerical and spiritual growth.
This week you will receive a stewardship letter from FCC with a 2016 Pledge
11/1 Harry & Gail
Card. On behalf of the lay and staff leadership of our congregation, I ask you to
Ebbeson
prayerfully consider how you will use your resources to equip FCC to transform
lives in 2016 and beyond.
Please note you may choose to give in a number of ways, including electronic or bank draft. If you have questions
along these lines, please contact our Financial Secretary in the office, Tricia Anderson. If you have other questions, call
the office and we will direct your question to the most appropriate person.
I hope you were able to be with us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration (thats 50 years at the corner of Broadway
and the Loop) on September 20th. That day my message was from Joshua 4the story of the Hebrew people entering
the Promised Land by crossing over the Jordan River with Joshua at the helm. Joshua had them pile up rocks so that
piles of rocks would serve as a reminder to all the people of what God had done for them that day. Since that Sunday,
we have been piling up rocks around FCC in any and all spaces and places where we have individually and collectively experienced God on our campus. God has blessed us beyond measure at FCC. I look forward to our time of
worship, our time of commitment (as we bring forward our pledges in worship), and our time of celebration during
brunch. Gods not done with us. Will you believe with me that our best days are still, somehow, remarkably
ahead of us? Pile up your own rocks this Sunday, for God really is up to something BIG in our midst.
See you this Sunday, October 25th (9:30 a.m. worship; 10:45 brunch). You wont want to miss it.
Grace and Peace, Chris

THANK YOU...
Ramey Elementary Staff and Students would like to say THANK YOU
for helping them kick off the school year with Success! We have several
FCC Ramey Reading Buddies spending time weekly with eager first and
second grade budding readers. Teachers and Students are thrilled and grateful for this time invested into the next generation! A special thanks to
Beverly Wood, Martha Boyd, Elizabeth Spain, Sandy Houston, Jim &
Jackie Rollins, Wayne Aaron, and Jan Phillips.
The Uniform Closet is greatly appreciated as well. Thank you for all
donations! FCC is truly blessed to be a blessing. Call Lisa Pulliam
(903-830-5303) if you'd like to get involved in serving Ramey Elementary
School!

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Tyler, Texas 75701
(903) 561-8138

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E-mail: FirstChristian@fcctyler.org

ATTENDANCE
October 11th
Traditional Worship - 132
Contemporary Worship - 87
Total Worship - 219
Sunday School - 160

October 18th
Traditional Worship - 159
Contemporary Worship - 78
Total Worship - 237
Sunday School - 153

Church Calendar
Sunday, October 25th
9:30 AM - Concurrent Worship
Traditional (sanctuary)
Contemporary (worship space)
10:45 AM - All-Church Brunch
4:00 PM - Youth Ministry
Monday, October 26th
3:00 PM - 1st Year Greek Class
Tuesday, October 27th
7:00 AM - Elders prayer meeting
6:00 PM - Handbell rehearsal
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, October 28th
8:00 AM - Breakfast/Bible Study
Sunday, November 1st
9:30 AM - Concurrent Worship
Traditional (sanctuary)
Contemporary (worship space)
10:30 AM - Gathering
Disciples Hall
10:45 AM - Christian Education
4:00 PM - Youth Ministry

Joys & Concerns

AND THE LORD ADDED
...Marilyn Lacy by transfer of membership from FCC Hawkins. She is
newly married to Chester Lacy, who is back at FCC after a decade away.
...Jim & Ginny Moser by transfer of membership. We welcome the
Mosers back to FCC Tyler. They are back despite the long drive from
Hideaway. The Mosers were very active members and both sang in the
choir. They have returned to the Seekers Sunday school class. Please
welcome all of our new members this Sunday by wearing your nametag
and introducing yourself.
We are attracting a new subset of people...young pastors from other
denominations. Keep up the good work inviting people to FCC and
then welcoming all our guests on Sundays!
We extend our sympathy to Beverly Potts on the passing of her daughterin-law, Rita Swink.
Keep these members and their families in our prayers: Ernestine
Anderson, Pat Autrey, Rob Bradford, Mike Flowers, Sylvia Riddle,
Clarence & Ellen Ritchey, Sue Ritchel, Nina Sue Thorndike, Rick
Vick...and our friends: Bobby Clayton, Ronnie Espindola, Pam Isom,
Hazel Owens, Cindy Smith, Jan Tucker, and Nick Vandagriff.

NOVEMBER DEACONS
Peter Roach
David Rozell
Linda Rozell
Harfon Kemp
Matt Anderson

Lydia Dougay
Percy Wang
Ying Ying Yang
Otto Berndt
Wayne Aaron*

*Team Leader

WORSHIP OCTOBER 25, 2015

P.A.T.H. (People Attempting To
Help) has regular weekly needs in
receptions, casework and the food
pantry. If you can help, call Rodd
Moffett, Volunteer Coordinator at
903-617-2817. Dr. Pulliam serves
on the P.A.T.H. Board.

Dr. Chris Pulliam preaching

Elders: Dale Barton, Ombra Hughes

WORSHIP NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Traditional Worship
Dr. Chris Pulliam preaching
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Contemporary Worship
Rev. Robert Goodrich preaching